 On their return to Barcelona the two brothers joined their father's company which now became known as Witty Sociedad Anonima, Witty S.A.

Ernest and Arthur returned to Spain with a love of sports.Unable to play rugby union due to a lack of suitable pitches, the Wittys began to organise football games between company teams made up of employees.In 1899, Ernest also became a founding member of the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona.